Theatre Clinical Educator

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a motivated Theatre Clinical Educator. This role involves delivering training and support in the Theatre department, enhancing the skillsets of nursing staff. The ideal candidate should be passionate about education, with extensive orthopaedic scrub experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Degree in health-related studies or equivalent experience.
• Assessor course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and pastoral support within the Theatre department.
• Liaise with staff to ensure adherence to trust objectives.
• Prepare and deliver training to theatre staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Training delivery

Education

Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration

Degree in health-related studies

Job description

Employer The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Location Birmingham, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 8 Jul 2025

Job summary

Are you a motivated and committed individual with a passion and keen interest for education ? An excellent opportunity has arisen at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital for two (2) Theatre Clinical Educator role.

We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm for the development of others , who will provide professional and pastoral support , possessing good leadership skills , orthopaedic scrub experience and ability to work as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description for full duties.

The post holder will be working within the Theatre department as part of a Theatres Education Team. They will liaise and make good working relationships with the trust education team, individual and ward education teams, and Divisional education teams to ensure they follow the trust objectives. This role will primarily support Theatres practice, Infection Prevention and control principles and enable World Health Organisational standards and Association for Perioperative Practice. The post holder should share good practice and innovation with colleagues, prepare and deliver training to the relevant target audience, including medical devices and FFP3 support and contribute toward the development of policies and procedures and clinical audit.

The post holder should actively participate in the education programmes within the theatres through design, development, implementation, evaluation, and review programmes of education that enable registered nurses and non-registered staff to acquire and maintain the necessary skills to safely care for theatre and recovery care.

Education programmes will support staff recruitment and retention and there should be robust induction for all new clinical staff. It is important to record and maintain an accurate and current record of staff development and attendance at courses, conferences and training days, including mandatory training in support of the Lead Practitioners.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for the full list of duties.

The post holder will be working within the Theatre department as part of the Theatres Education Team. They will liaise and make good working relationships with the trust education team, individual and ward education teams, and Divisional education teams to ensure they follow the trust objectives. This role will primarily support Theatres practice, Infection Prevention and control principles and enable World Health Organisational standards and Association for Perioperative Practice. The post holder should share good practice and innovation with colleagues, prepare and deliver training to the relevant target audience, including medical devices and FFP3 support and contribute toward the development of policies and procedures and clinical audit.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for the full list of duties.

The post holder will be working within the Theatre department as part of the Theatres Education Team. They will liaise and make good working relationships with the trust education team, individual and ward education teams, and Divisional education teams to ensure they follow the trust objectives. This role will primarily support Theatres practice, Infection Prevention and control principles and enable World Health Organisational standards and Association for Perioperative Practice. The post holder should share good practice and innovation with colleagues, prepare and deliver training to the relevant target audience, including medical devices and FFP3 support and contribute toward the development of policies and procedures and clinical audit.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration sub part 1 Children or Adult/ or a HCPC Registration
• Degree in health-related studies or equivalent experience.
• Assessor course or Equivalent

Desirable

• PG Cert Education or willingness to undertake at Degree level
• Leadership and management Degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Current experience working at senior level within Theatres.
• Current expert in area of clinical care (theatres)
• Evidence of teaching both formally and informally.
• Sound knowledge of best practices including national competence
• Excellent communication and people skills and the ability to engage with MDT and patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience in team management and education
• Experience of presentation or training

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Awareness of Government Initiatives and the impact on the Theatre services
• Evidence of commitment to educational initiatives to ensure the delivery of evidence based clinical practice and high-quality care.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver comprehensive training programmes.
• Ability to access and interpret Theatres IT systems or willing to master
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role.

Desirable

• Experience of incident investigation
• Knowledge of producing regular feedback, reporting and evaluation

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Embrace change and have a desire to innovate change to ensure forward movement of service.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the trust.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Good attendance record Able to work clinically and stand for long periods

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration sub part 1 Children or Adult/ or a HCPC Registration
• Degree in health-related studies or equivalent experience.
• Assessor course or Equivalent

Desirable

• PG Cert Education or willingness to undertake at Degree level
• Leadership and management Degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Current experience working at senior level within Theatres.
• Current expert in area of clinical care (theatres)
• Evidence of teaching both formally and informally.
• Sound knowledge of best practices including national competence
• Excellent communication and people skills and the ability to engage with MDT and patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience in team management and education
• Experience of presentation or training

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Awareness of Government Initiatives and the impact on the Theatre services
• Evidence of commitment to educational initiatives to ensure the delivery of evidence based clinical practice and high-quality care.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver comprehensive training programmes.
• Ability to access and interpret Theatres IT systems or willing to master
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role.

Desirable

• Experience of incident investigation
• Knowledge of producing regular feedback, reporting and evaluation

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Embrace change and have a desire to innovate change to ensure forward movement of service.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the trust.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Good attendance record Able to work clinically and stand for long periods

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Orthopedic Hospital

Bristol road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

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